Markets chop sideways 70-80% of the time. Only 20% is actual trending action up or down.
Most traders forget this. They overtrade the chop, get wrecked on fees and slippage, then miss the actual move when it comes.
The edge isn't being active every day. It's knowing when to sit on your hands vs when to size up.
If you're not patient during consolidation, you won't have capital for the breakout.
Most traders forget this. They overtrade the chop, get wrecked on fees and slippage, then miss the actual move when it comes.
The edge isn't being active every day. It's knowing when to sit on your hands vs when to size up.
If you're not patient during consolidation, you won't have capital for the breakout.